Manager, Outsourced Accounting

Wipfli; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead a remote team in delivering top-notch advisory services within the commercial real estate sector. This role emphasizes relationship management and requires a deep understanding of financial statements and advanced accounting practices. The successful candidate will mentor team members while leveraging innovative technology and accounting software to enhance client service. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Education & certification assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate.
• Ability to manage a remote team and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a remote accounting team and provide advisory services to clients.
• Calculate investor returns and prepare financial data for loan covenants.

Skills

Advanced full cycle accounting

Financial statement preparation

Relationship management

Adaptability to new technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Netsuite

Yardi

Appfolio

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count. Our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility, focus on relationships, and encourage each individual to follow their own path. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

This role can be worked 100% remote if preferred and will provide outsourced accounting and advisory services to Wipfli clients in the commercial real estate industry.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a remote accounting team, including scope of work, job time budgets and job profitability.
2. Provide general advisory service to clients via scheduled remote meetings regarding the interpretation and use of financial statements.
3. Act as the direct point of contact for real estate investment client engagements.
4. Partner with clients from private equity, joint venture, and other investors to maintain and foster relationships with a primary focus on the commercial real estate industry.
5. Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client.
6. Calculate investor returns, budget/forecast asset performance, and prepare financial data for loan covenants.
7. Advise on cash flow, debt structure, and leverage.
8. Leverage data analytics and embrace new technology, including various accounting software.
9. Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team.
10. Advise clients on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls.
11. Meet with investors to review management reports and other key performance indicators.
12. Prepare financial data for loan covenants if applicable.
13. Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
2. 8+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within the commercial real estate industry.
3. Previous public accounting experience preferred.
4. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
5. Ability to quickly embrace, adapt, and learn new technology that will include various accounting software.
6. Experience with Netsuite, Yardi, Appfolio, QuickBooks Online, and Sage Intacct preferred but not required.
7. Proven ability to build and manage relationships.
8. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred but not required.
9. Demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

Christine Villicana from Wipfli’s recruiting team will be guiding you through this process.

Additional Details

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail].

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.